Fifty-five people have applied for the position of chancellor at Arkansas State University Mountain Home. Dr. Ed Coulter is retiring at the end of June after 17 years at the university.

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Applicants for chancellor of Arkansas State University Mountain Home numbered 55 on Wednesday.

The number and level of interest in the job may be unprecedented in Arkansas' system of 22 two-year colleges and universities. The resumes may be reviewed online at this address: http://www.baxterbulletin.com/article/20120503/NEWS01/305030019?nclick_check=1

"I certainly believe that the stellar reputation of ASU Mountain Home on a statewide and national basis has contributed to this deep applicant pool," said Dr. Charles Welch, president of the Arkansas State University System. ...